techstep / neurofunk

Sunshine Peace

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Tresor resident DJs LNS and DJ Sotofett have for some years been developing a style at the club's Globus floor, and their new EP is a die cut of exactly the classic techno, electro, and house music they play. Here are no productions drenched in reverb, no hi-fi obsessions or generic algorithmic patterns – this is Globus Trax, the duo's third release on Tresor Records, four tracks consisting of real TR-909 workouts, rude and driving basslines, live runs through the mixing desk, and a Blake Baxter cover version with LNS on vocals. 
 
LNS & DJ Sotofett programmed an EP to perfectly fit their warehouse style of DJing, bringing out colour and variation in a spectrum more similar to a club compilation than a dogmatically reduced concept. With a single repeated vocal sample, Globus Trax opens bombastically with ClickClickClick, a dub-infused UK garage house track anyone in the world can easily describe in the course of a second.
 
Following this comes Gearbox which is a hefty slab of big room electro featuring a centerpiece arpeggio and the warmest harmonic pads on the EP's four tracks, which not-so-subtly makes reference to the pioneering band that shares a name with Globus and Tresor's home, the Kraftwerk. 
 
The house vibe returns on Destination 909, which is nothing but a manifesto for the TR-909, where the beloved drum machine's jacking beats meet galactic strings and synthetic bass, only to be ripped apart in a slamming break that sees the machine take centre stage as it cuts in-and-out of the mix, again a clear nod to the duo's sets in the club.
 
LNS steps up on vocal duties and DJ Sotofett keeps the 909 running for their final cut, taking a deeper dive into the realms of classic techno and paying tribute to "The Prince of Techno" Blake Baxter by covering his Reach Out originally released on Tresor Records in 1995.
 
The 12" was cut by DJ Sotofett himself at Manmade Mastering, where he resurrects the lost art of late-90s loud cuts with sonic presence and punch, optimal for the club-focused 12" format, and is the first to come in the new Tresor Sleeve, boasting an embossed logo on either side.

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LNS & DJ Sotofett - Reach Out

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Black Sun Empire – From The Shadows


Globally respected drum and bass collective, Black Sun Empire aka Milan Heyboer,
Micha Heyboer and Rene Verdult just released their fifth studio album “From The
Shadows” (Sept 17th 2012) 

Black Sun Empire represents the finest in dark and tech fuelled dance-floor drum &
bass. Since bursting onto the scene back in 2000, they’ve continued to develop their
own unique style and sound, releasing numerous singles as well as four full-length
LPs and establishing themselves as leaders in the field. With their impressive DJ
skills and inspirational productions, Black Sun Empire has reached far beyond their
native Holland. They’ve toured around the world, with highlights including
Glastonbury and numerous other festival appearances, and continue to build on their
growing reputation as some of the most exciting and consistent performers in the
scene.

“From The Shadows” is a 100% Drum and Bass album. This masterpiece is the follow up
to the hugely successful 2010 'Lights And Wires' LP that demonstrated their
versatility across tempos whilst still staying true to their own sound. With “From
The Shadows”, containing twelve original tracks aimed for the dance-floor, BSE
delivers the ultimate Drum and Bass experience. Black Sun Empire's sound is as
unmistakable as it is without compromise; a combination of dark and impressive
themes, vocals, tough electronics and memorable melodies. Collaborations with
Noisia, Audio, Foreign Beggars, State of mind, Inne Eysermans (Amatorski), Rido,
Thomas Oliver, Youthstar and N.Phect showcase their expanding horizon.
Musically,”From The Shadows”‚ sees Black Sun Empire moving towards multiple exciting
eras.

Black Sun Empire appears at all major summer festivals and performs around 100 shows
a year. Their musical and creative strengths lead them confidently to their 2012
album release. 


From the Shadows

Salvador

2 - bse (feat bless) - salvador

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